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What is one of the four primary rules of firearm safety?
What is one of the four primary rules of firearm safety?
- Point the muzzle at something you intend to shoot
- Never load your firearm
- Always have safety on
- Point the muzzle in a safety direction (correct)
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules?
- Point your gun at something you intend to shoot (correct)
- Keep your finger off the trigger
- Never shoot at a moving target
- Always check the barrel
In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter education important?
In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter education important?
It promotes responsible hunter behavior.
Which describes a responsible hunter?
Which describes a responsible hunter?
Which agency provides federal aid for hunting-related projects?
Which agency provides federal aid for hunting-related projects?
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of?
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of?
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns?
Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns?
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?
To become a proficient archer, one must practice and develop what important skill?
To become a proficient archer, one must practice and develop what important skill?
Proper bow selection and fit are essential for what?
Proper bow selection and fit are essential for what?
Which arrow points kill by shock and may be used when hunting small game animals?
Which arrow points kill by shock and may be used when hunting small game animals?
What bow rating is recommended for a mechanical or expandable arrow point?
What bow rating is recommended for a mechanical or expandable arrow point?
What should arrow spine strength be matched to?
What should arrow spine strength be matched to?
What might happen if an arrow is too short for the bow?
What might happen if an arrow is too short for the bow?
What is one special challenge that sets bow hunting apart from rifle hunting?
What is one special challenge that sets bow hunting apart from rifle hunting?
In deciding whether to use a right- or left-handed bow, what is the determining factor?
In deciding whether to use a right- or left-handed bow, what is the determining factor?
Draw weight refers to which weight?
Draw weight refers to which weight?
Which of the following is true about arrow points?
Which of the following is true about arrow points?
What is the term for an arrow's stiffness?
What is the term for an arrow's stiffness?
The recurve bow differs from the longbow in that it has limbs that are?
The recurve bow differs from the longbow in that it has limbs that are?
Which arrow points are best for shooting bag targets, foam targets, or grass-type targets?
Which arrow points are best for shooting bag targets, foam targets, or grass-type targets?
What is an arrow that has not been properly matched to your bow unlikely to do?
What is an arrow that has not been properly matched to your bow unlikely to do?
What are three essential accessories for archers?
What are three essential accessories for archers?
What item attaches to the bowstring to improve accuracy by giving a consistent anchor point each time the bowstring is drawn?
What item attaches to the bowstring to improve accuracy by giving a consistent anchor point each time the bowstring is drawn?
The compound bow can reduce draw weight by 50 percent or more due to what feature?
The compound bow can reduce draw weight by 50 percent or more due to what feature?
A bowfishing point is designed specifically to penetrate which type of fish?
A bowfishing point is designed specifically to penetrate which type of fish?
If spine strength is matched to the bow's draw weight, what will be minimized during flight?
If spine strength is matched to the bow's draw weight, what will be minimized during flight?
What is it called when bending occurs when an arrow is released from the bow?
What is it called when bending occurs when an arrow is released from the bow?
Which bows can often be adjusted for both draw length and draw weight?
Which bows can often be adjusted for both draw length and draw weight?
Which arrow points have small protruding wire springs (grabbing hooks) on the point to prevent the arrow from disappearing when shot into ground cover?
Which arrow points have small protruding wire springs (grabbing hooks) on the point to prevent the arrow from disappearing when shot into ground cover?
What is another term for an arrow's resistance to bending?
What is another term for an arrow's resistance to bending?
How should your bow arm be held?
How should your bow arm be held?
Which factor most influences the choices of arrow points?
Which factor most influences the choices of arrow points?
What happens if your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow?
What happens if your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow?
Why has it become more important to use a crossbow cocking aid?
Why has it become more important to use a crossbow cocking aid?
How does a crossbow arrow compare to a conventional arrow?
How does a crossbow arrow compare to a conventional arrow?
Which of the following describes the latch on a crossbow?
Which of the following describes the latch on a crossbow?
How do the limbs on a recurve crossbow differ from the limbs on a compound crossbow?
How do the limbs on a recurve crossbow differ from the limbs on a compound crossbow?
What type of bow has a stock that is similar to a firearm and shoots shorter arrows?
What type of bow has a stock that is similar to a firearm and shoots shorter arrows?
What is the correct way to cock a crossbow manually?
What is the correct way to cock a crossbow manually?
What happens if the diameter of a crossbow arrow is too large for the grooved track in the barrel?
What happens if the diameter of a crossbow arrow is too large for the grooved track in the barrel?
Which part of the crossbow holds the arrow in the track until the trigger is squeezed?
Which part of the crossbow holds the arrow in the track until the trigger is squeezed?
What are the two most common types of crossbow?
What are the two most common types of crossbow?
Which statement about crossbows is false?
Which statement about crossbows is false?
How does a hunter cock a crossbow using a cocking harness?
How does a hunter cock a crossbow using a cocking harness?
How do you know the minimum arrow size that can be shot from your crossbow?
How do you know the minimum arrow size that can be shot from your crossbow?
Which part of the crossbow is designed to prevent the arrow from releasing accidentally?
Which part of the crossbow is designed to prevent the arrow from releasing accidentally?
Why do many hunters choose a recurve crossbow instead of a compound crossbow?
Why do many hunters choose a recurve crossbow instead of a compound crossbow?
What is an advantage of hunting with a crossbow?
What is an advantage of hunting with a crossbow?
What is the recommended way to uncock a crossbow?
What is the recommended way to uncock a crossbow?
Which of the following broadheads offers a more consistent flight for a crossbow arrow?
Which of the following broadheads offers a more consistent flight for a crossbow arrow?
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
What do you call the corrosive buildup of black powder residue?
What do you call the corrosive buildup of black powder residue?
The muzzle of a firearm barrel is where the?
The muzzle of a firearm barrel is where the?
Which of these is not a type of projectile used in a muzzleloader?
Which of these is not a type of projectile used in a muzzleloader?
Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.
Muzzleloaders are early firearms that are loaded from the open end.
What powder is the only kind that should be used in the muzzleloader?
What powder is the only kind that should be used in the muzzleloader?
What should be used to clean your muzzleloaders?
What should be used to clean your muzzleloaders?
The part of a muzzleloader rifle that fits against your shoulder is the?
The part of a muzzleloader rifle that fits against your shoulder is the?
What are the three types of projectiles used in muzzleloaders?
What are the three types of projectiles used in muzzleloaders?
After shooting, a muzzleloader must be cleaned to prevent?
After shooting, a muzzleloader must be cleaned to prevent?
What is true about using a round ball for a projectile in a muzzleloader?
What is true about using a round ball for a projectile in a muzzleloader?
What is your initial goal when you sight-in a bow?
What is your initial goal when you sight-in a bow?
From which distance is it best to practice in order to increase your accuracy in the field?
From which distance is it best to practice in order to increase your accuracy in the field?
You are sighting-in a crossbow. What will give you more stability?
You are sighting-in a crossbow. What will give you more stability?
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing?
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing?
One way of shooting a bow is the bow sight aiming method. This method?
One way of shooting a bow is the bow sight aiming method. This method?
Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
What should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting?
What should you check before choosing a firearm for hunting?
What is the sight picture?
What is the sight picture?
Sighting-in a rifle means?
Sighting-in a rifle means?
What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?
What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called?
You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving so that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called?
How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?
How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?
What type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm?
What type of eye protection should you wear when shooting a firearm?
What process will help adjust your sights to hit the bull's-eye consistently?
What process will help adjust your sights to hit the bull's-eye consistently?
What hunting position works best for taking practice shots?
What hunting position works best for taking practice shots?
Why should you make sure the string serving is centered before you shoot a crossbow?
Why should you make sure the string serving is centered before you shoot a crossbow?
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for knocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?
Most bowstrings have a small brass band to mark the correct position for knocking the arrow. What is the name for this band?
One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?
One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?
Why is good marksmanship important?
Why is good marksmanship important?
What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?
What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting?
What is sighting alignment?
What is sighting alignment?
Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter?
Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter?
Which of the following is one of the four standard rifle-firing positions?
Which of the following is one of the four standard rifle-firing positions?
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body?
When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body?
Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?
Why should you use ear protection when shooting a firearm?
When sighting-in a bow, if your arrows are grouping below and to the right of the bull's-eye, how should you move your front sight?
When sighting-in a bow, if your arrows are grouping below and to the right of the bull's-eye, how should you move your front sight?
What type of target is the best choice for deer hunting practice?
What type of target is the best choice for deer hunting practice?
What type of arrowheads should you use to sight-in your crossbow?
What type of arrowheads should you use to sight-in your crossbow?
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader?
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Study Notes
Firearm Safety
- Four primary rules of firearm safety: always point the muzzle in a safe direction, and do not point your gun at something you aren't willing to shoot.
- Responsible hunter behavior is emphasized, such as waiting for a clean kill before shooting.
Hunter Education Importance
- Promotes responsible hunting practices.
- State wildlife agencies receive federal aid from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for hunting-related projects.
Ammunition Basics
- Four primary components of ammunition: case, primer, powder, and projectile.
- Each rifle or handgun is designed for a specific type of cartridge.
- Distinction between centerfire and rimfire ammunition: rimfire primers are located in the casing's rim.
Shot Specifications
- Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot.
- Factors influencing choices of arrow points include intended purpose and hunting target.
Bow and Archery Equipment
- Essential accessories for archery include an armguard, finger protection, and a quiver.
- Bow rating of 50 pounds or more is recommended for mechanical or expandable arrow points.
- Proper bow selection is crucial for maximum accuracy and performance.
Arrow Characteristics
- Arrow spine strength should match the bow's draw weight to ensure optimal flight.
- Incorrect arrow sizes can affect accuracy; arrows too short may slip off the bow, while poorly matched spine strength can lead to extreme movements during flight.
Crossbow Fundamentals
- Crossbows have a simpler design, making them popular among first-time hunters.
- Crossbow arrows are shorter and lighter than conventional arrows and must fit properly within the barrel's grooved track to avoid dry-firing.
Muzzleloader Insights
- Muzzleloaders are loaded from the open end and can use specific projectile types: round balls, bullets, and shot.
- Cleaning muzzleloaders after use is essential to prevent fouling from black powder residue.
- Only black powder or synthetic substitutes should be used in muzzleloaders; smokeless powder can cause serious injury.
Shooting Techniques
- Good marksmanship is critical for a clean, humane kill when hunting.
- Sighting-in a bow or rifle involves adjusting sights for precision at specific ranges, ensuring proper alignment aligns with the target.
Safety Precautions
- Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting firearms to prevent injury or hearing loss.
- Crossbow safety mechanisms prevent accidental release; proper cocking methods are crucial for safe operation.
Safe Handling Practices
- Always point firearms in a safe direction and ensure they meet legal requirements for hunting.
- Consistent practice and appropriate shooting positions, such as sitting or kneeling, enhance accuracy and comfort during hunting activities.
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